Worcester County, Md. — Worcester County Government posted on Facebook this week in support of National Fire Prevention Month, joining Fire Marshal Matt Owens to promote the National Fire Protection Association’s 2025 campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”
The county noted that lithium-ion batteries, which power many everyday devices, can overheat, catch fire, or even explode if overcharged or damaged. Officials urged residents to use only certified products marked with UL, ETL, or CSA safety approvals, charge devices safely with manufacturer-approved cords on hard surfaces, avoid overcharging, and recycle batteries properly rather than disposing of them in the trash or regular recycling bins. Residents can locate recycling drop-off points at call2recycle.org.
“Together, we can be battery smart and fire safe,” the county said. Additional fire safety information is available at NFPA.org.
Photo: Worcester County Government, Maryland facebook page